Malcolm Budd, an English philosopher, died on February 26, 2026.
Budd studied mathematics and philosophy at Jesus College, Cambridge, and taught at University College London from 1970 until 2001. He was appointed the Grote Professor of the Philosophy of Mind and Logic from 1998 until his retirement and later held an emeritus position.
Best known for his work in analytic aesthetics, he published on the expressive powers of music, the aesthetic appreciation of nature, and the values of art.
Malcolm Budd FBA (23 December 1941 – 17 February 2026) was a British philosopher.